Chapter 60 – Chapter 3: Advanced Technology – 1
The next day, a carriage really came in front of the hotel.
Unlike yesterday, the coachman treated Uncle Posao politely.
When we arrived at the Defense Swordsmanship Association, there were more people gathered than yesterday.
They all seemed to be apprentices dreaming of becoming ‘prosecutors’.
They were all men, and they were young men of similar age to Ritz.
It was impressive to see them debating among themselves and exchanging swords vigorously.
I remember the time when I just learned swordsmanship from my teacher.
I also did it with the same passion.
I practiced alone because I had no one to practice with.
As I quietly walked across the training ground, people looked at me and murmured.
“Could it be that girl?”
“Nonsense. She looks just like my sister…”
I entered a place called ‘Main Lecture Hall’.
A wide and large circular space.
People are crowded in the terraced seats.
This place, which looks similar to an arena, was a place to demonstrate and learn swordsmanship.
A man came up to the podium.
“Priscola ‘Tia Anseer’, the first disciple of Sword Master ‘Sir Vin Carlos’, who can be said to be a legend of the 20 Years War, readily accepted the association’s invitation and came. Please welcome us with great applause.”
After the short introduction, cheers and applause poured in.
Clap clap clap-!!
I received guidance and went up to the podium.
Then, as the applause gradually stopped, a look of puzzlement appeared in people’s eyes.
It was as if he couldn’t believe that the first disciple of the legendary ‘Vin Carlos’ was that ordinary girl.
I greeted him awkwardly.
“Nice to meet you, everyone.”
There was no answer.
In the large lecture hall, only cold and heavy air flows.
An old man sitting in the front row asked.
“Now… Are you kidding?”
“Yes?”
“The disciple of Sir Vin Carlos… Such a skinny girl? That can’t be possible!”
The other side also started talking.
The commotion spread like a fire and eventually reached a point where it was noisy and uncontrollable.
I too was just dumbfounded.
I had no idea that ‘Mr. Bean’, an ordinary liaison office manager in the lower village, was such a highly renowned person.
If she hadn’t heard the story from Robert, she wouldn’t have known until now.
Why did Master accept me as his disciple and not someone else?
“I came here because I heard I could see Sir Carlos’ legendary swordsmanship. “What absurdity is this!”
The old man suddenly came up to the podium.
He then pointed at me and shouted, asking what kind of lecture a kid who knew nothing was giving.
Laughter erupts here and there.
Everyone seems to think alike.
“If it is true that this child is a disciple, shouldn’t we quickly bring him to Deseo before Sir Carlos’ old age worsens!”
“…”
Chin.
I grabbed the sheath.
I can tolerate insults directed at me, though.
I cannot tolerate insults to my teacher.
Hissing-!
“… Ugh?!”
The main lecture hall, which was bursting with laughter, suddenly fell silent.
Their faces were surprised to see me pulling out my sword like lightning and aiming it precisely at the old man’s chin.
As expected.
In the world of swords, there is no proof as simple and clear as showing it in person.
Chuck.
I lead with the posture I have practiced tens of thousands of times.
Once again, I greeted everyone.
“Nice to meet you. “I am Tia Antheer, a disciple of Vin Carlos.”
There was no answer that came back the same.
The atmosphere in the main lecture hall was quite different from before.
Everyone looks at me with recognition as a ‘prosecutor.’
“Then let me begin.”
The lecture took quite a long time.
Except for short breaks, I had to talk in the lecture hall all day and demonstrate the swordsmanship I had learned so far.
The scribes wrote down everything I said and did – even the behind-the-scenes conversations about the teacher – and the apprentices received instruction and had their posture corrected.
It was sunset when the schedule ended safely.
Everyone applauded and said thank you until the end.
The president of the association personally handed over a provost certificate along with 300 gold.
The certificate was a sword-shaped statue.
As a bonus, it was said that if you become a Provost, you will not be able to compete in the arena for fairness reasons.
The 300 gold he received as a lecture fee was in fact the prize money for winning the arena.
There was a risk of injury to play any more anyway, and the tournament was coming to an end, so I thought it went well.
Lastly, I was told that my name would be in the ‘Hall of Fame.’
It was a tradition engraved to express gratitude for making a great contribution to the development of swordsmanship.
“It goes up right here. Under the name ‘Tia Anthea.'”
The president of the association pointed to one wall.
There were numerous people’s name tags hanging there.
“Wow-.”
I was so curious that I looked through the names written on the Hall of Fame.
That moment. Among the names, I saw one familiar name.
“… Joseph?”
“Why are you doing that?”
“Is this man named ‘Joseph’ the same Joseph who wields two swords?”
“I guess you know. Yes, that’s right.”
“Where are you now?”
“He comes to the association occasionally, but recently he went on a business trip for personal reasons. “Do you have anything to say?”
“Oh, no. It’s okay.”
Uncle Joseph was here.
The president of the association proudly explained.
“If you have something to say, you can convey it through this association. There is a very well-established contact network among members within Deseo, so you can send a letter here at any time.”
“Yes, if something like that happens, I will contact this association!”
“Haha. “I understand.”
“Then… “Can I just go back now?”
“Sure. It was an honor to meet you. Miss Tia Antheer.”
We said goodbye.
When I returned to the accommodation, Mr. Posao was waiting in the room.
“Well, did you have a good trip?”
“Yes! Braided-! Look at this-!”
When I showed him the coin pouch and the sword statue, the man gave a thumbs up.
And he said he prepared a snack party for me who had a hard time.
Because I had to save money, I couldn’t buy a lot, but I tried to include the things I liked as much as possible.
If it’s my favorite snack… ?
“Wow!”
There was a snack that I was most familiar with and missed.
“This is a ‘ginger biscuit’!”
Hehe… That’s right. “T, Tia’s favorite thing.”
“It was also in Deseo – this!”
I put it in my mouth right away and a bit down on it.
It’s a little harder than Taildon’s ginger biscuit.
However, this bitter and slightly spicy scent that can only be felt from ginger remained the same.
If you chew, your body will quickly become warm, and you will feel better.
“Hehe-.”
I was happy because I was lying in bed eating biscuits.
I made a lot of money!
Recognized by people as a great swordsman!
Promoted to Provost!
And it’s been a while since I ate a ginger biscuit!
An exhilarating feeling fills my heart.
Honestly, I couldn’t believe it.
When I came to Deseo, I thought only bad things would happen…
In this city without dreams or hope, I thought I would live a miserable life to collect 1,000 gold…
It wasn’t necessarily like that.
There are days like this where I am blissfully happy.
Now, wouldn’t it be possible to rebuild the hope that was chipped away in my heart?
I lifted the ginger biscuit.
The thin biscuits were transparent in the soft light.
He said, looking blankly at the snack.
“Thank you, uncle.”
“Huh?”
“It’s all thanks to you.”
That time when I was accused of being a petty thief.
What would have happened to me by now if I hadn’t met Uncle Posao?
He must have been trapped in the dark and gloomy dungeon of Deseo, waiting day after day to die.
The hand of the man who held out his hand to me as I fell looked dazzlingly bright.
He pulled me out of a hellish pit.
And even now, they are right next to me, protecting, helping, and supporting me.
It’s strange.
Just a month ago… He was a person I really disliked.
I hated it so much that I trembled even when it was close to me.
Now I feel awkward about my past self.
The man threw up his hand.
“… Me, I haven’t done much. Tia did it all herself.”
“Man, are you going to keep saying that? When a woman compliments you, she just likes to say thank you.”
“Thank you… Uhihi-.”
Misreading.
I chewed the biscuit.
A pounding and exhilarating feeling spreading from the chest.
Also… It’s addictive.
“You’re turning 45 next year, right?”
“Uh, huh.”
“I think it’s a bit too late. Still, shouldn’t we get married?”
“Naaah-! T, Tia… That’s a bit of a painful statement…”
“You can’t live alone your whole life. You need to get married, create a decent family, and have a baby.”
It was a bit like nagging, but it was half sincere.
Village elders usually become weaker starting from the age of fifty.
Then, when I got sick, I became very weak and had to have someone take care of me.
Usually, since there is a husband or wife, they spend their golden years looking after each other.
If you are bereaved at an early age, or if you don’t even have someone like that…
You will die alone and lonely.
Even Uncle Posao lives alone, not in the village, but in a remote place in the forest.
Even if he gets hurt or gets sick, there is no one to take care of him.
I can’t help but be worried.
Uncle Po Sao bowed her head.
“I-I…” I gave up. Women are like me… Because I don’t like it.”
“So, while you’re with me, learn a little about women. How to talk to a woman and what kind of response is best. “I will be happy to help!”
“… “Really?”
“Of course!”
It gave me a lot of courage.
Then, the man’s eyes changed, as if he had decided something.
Sigh.
He suddenly got up from his seat and came towards me.
“Well, then… Tia… And advanced technology… Can I try it?”
“Advanced technology?”
“Huh. It’s a massage technique… I’m curious about what this technology feels like for women… T, I wish Tia could teach me.”
I already knew that you were good at giving massages.
‘Advanced technology’?
So does she mean that the massages she gave me so far are ‘general techniques’?
I don’t know much about massage, but it seemed like the techniques were divided that way.
If you think about it, the teacher also shared the basics and advanced knowledge of swordsmanship.
This… It must be some kind of in-depth course.
I was curious.
What on earth is advanced technology?
Isn’t that just a fancy touch?
“Great! Good for you. “I was a little tired after giving a lecture all day today.”
“… Mo, do you want to take a bath first?”
“Yes!”
Wash your body thoroughly with warm water.
To receive advanced techniques, I lay down on the bed in light clothes.
Uncle Posao rubbed his hands.
“Well, then… Si, let me begin.”
